Miss Rebecca Tyler Bacon, daughter of Rev. Leonard Bacon, D.D., died at New Haven, Ct., October 26th, 1878. She was a woman of rare gifts, of great intelligence, and of extraordinary ability. She had the true missionary spirit in a self-sacrificing devotion for the welfare of others, especially of the unfortunate and the debased.
The Normal Institute, at Hampton, Va., was much indebted to her wise management for its successful organization, and the impress of her mind and spirit will remain while that institution stands. She was a power for good in her native city, where her counsel and direction were given to many public and private charities, with untiring devotion.
Her faithful and tender ministry as the eldest daughter and sister, amid trials and sorrow, are best appreciated by those whom she cheered, and comforted, and strengthened. Thousands in our churches will deeply sympathize with her honored and venerable father in this bereavement.
ITEMS FROM SCHOOLS AND CHURCHES.
Wilmington, N. C.—Religious interest is reported. Two young men have been received into the church. Others seem very thoughtful. “Our little flock is a working one.”
McLeansville, N. C.—The Lord’s Supper was administered, October 13th, to about 100 communicants. Eleven united with the church on profession, ten of whom received baptism.
Atlanta, Ga.—The University is fuller than ever before at this time of the year. The girls’ hall is crowded, and more are coming. The church, under Mr. Ashley’s care, is flourishing in numbers and activity. Several conversions have occurred during the summer. Fifteen persons stand propounded for membership. Storrs School, which has been for several years under the care of the city Board of Education, is opened this fall again, under the care of the A. M. A., and is full to the limit of its capacity.
Savannah, Ga.—Mr. Koons has been transferred from the Emerson Institute, at Mobile, to the Beach Institute, at Savannah, which has re-opened in its new building, with over 200 pupils.